Kia Seltos vs Hyundai Creta: Which Cousin Wins?
Kia Seltos vs Hyundai Creta Comparison at CarHP India. Compare Kia Seltos and Hyundai Creta Prices, Mileage, Features, Specs, Colours and much more.
The Kia Seltos comes in 44 variants. Engine options include Petrol and Diesel as per the selected variant, paired with manual or automatic transmissions. The selected variant is priced at ₹11 Lakh. The cheapest variant, HTE, costs ₹11 Lakh, while the top-end variant, GTX (O) Diesel AT, is priced at ₹21.82 Lakh. The Hyundai Creta comes in 54 variants. Engine options include Petrol and Diesel as per the selected variant, paired with manual or automatic transmissions. The selected variant is priced at ₹10.91 Lakh. The cheapest variant, E, costs ₹10.91 Lakh, while the top-end variant, King Lounge Edition Diesel AT DT, is priced at ₹20.46 Lakh.
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Why Choose Kia Seltos?Why choose the Kia Seltos
- Every one of its three engines can be had with a manual or an automatic, so the fuel you pick never dictates the gearbox, unlike the Creta's turbo which sits in one version.
- It holds a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating where the Creta has no Bharat NCAP score, so tested protection under the current Indian protocol favours the Kia.
- Its boot is larger than the Creta's 433 litres and better shaped, so full-size suitcases go in rather than only small trolley bags.
- Five USB Type-C ports mean every occupant keeps a phone charged on a long drive without anyone passing a cable across the cabin.
- An 8-speaker Bose sound system with dual 12.3-inch displays is available, so the cabin matches far pricier SUVs on both audio and screens.
- Its 190mm ground clearance means a flooded underpass or a rutted approach road is cleared with a loaded car rather than crawled over.
Why not choose the Kia Seltos
- Its turbo petrol drops to around 7 to 10kmpl in stop-go traffic, so the quickest Seltos is the costliest to run for an urban buyer.
- Its softer suspension has taken sharpness out of the handling, so it leans more through a quick bend than a buyer used to a firmer SUV expects.
- Pairing the diesel with the automatic gives up a good share of the diesel's fuel-saving advantage, so the most convenient diesel saves the least.
- Level 2 ADAS and the 360-degree camera sit on higher versions, so a buyer wanting only parking help must move up and take the whole bundle.
- Its ride is not as settled at high speed as the Creta's, so a long expressway run is marginally less relaxing for passengers.
Why Choose Hyundai Creta?Why choose the Hyundai Creta
- Its suspension soaks up most bumps and stays steady at high speed, which testing rated the car's best quality, so long drives are restful.
- Four gearbox types are offered across its engines, a manual, a CVT, a dual-clutch and a torque converter, so the driving feel can be matched to your commute.
- Its 116hp diesel manual is rated at 21.8kpl, about 4kpl more than the petrol manual, so a high-mileage owner saves a large sum over a year.
- Rear passengers get sunshades and headrest pillows, so children in the back stay shaded and supported on a long daytime journey.
- Six airbags with ABS and EBD are standard on every version, so even the base Creta carries the core safety equipment.
Why not choose the Hyundai Creta
- Its 433-litre boot is shallow and suits small trolley bags better than large suitcases, so an airport run with big luggage becomes a stacking exercise.
- Its 160hp turbo petrol is offered in only one version, so buyers who want that engine have almost no choice of equipment level.
- It has no Bharat NCAP score, so a buyer choosing by tested safety has nothing current to set against the Seltos's five stars.
- Adaptive cruise and lane-keeping appear only near the top of the range, so a buyer shopping the middle versions drives long stretches unassisted.
- There is no all-wheel-drive version and the setup is tuned for comfort, so keen drivers and hill-road travellers find it less capable.
- Its cheapest automatic costs noticeably more than the same version with a manual, so two-pedal driving carries a clear premium.
Our Recommendation For Most BuyersWho should buy the Kia Seltos
The Seltos is the better buy for a buyer who wants gearbox freedom and a tested Indian crash result. All three engines come with a manual or an automatic, a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating stands against no Bharat NCAP score for the Creta, and the boot is both larger and better shaped. Five USB Type-C ports, Bose audio with dual 12.3-inch displays and 190mm of clearance complete a well-rounded package.
The compromises are running costs and ride. The turbo petrol is thirsty in traffic, the softer suspension is less sharp through bends, and the diesel automatic gives up efficiency. ADAS and parking aids sit on higher versions, and the ride is not quite as settled at speed. For choice and crash protection, the Seltos leads. For a buyer wanting free engine and gearbox choice with a current Indian crash result, the Seltos leads.
Who should buy the Hyundai Creta
The Creta suits a family that values ride comfort and fuel economy above all. Testing rated its bump absorption and high-speed composure the car's best quality, four gearbox types let you match the automatic to your commute, and the diesel manual's 21.8kpl saves a high-mileage owner a great deal. Rear sunshades with headrest pillows and six standard airbags make it easy to live with. Its limits are boot shape, ratings and engine access.
The shallow 433-litre boot struggles with large suitcases, the turbo petrol comes in a single version, and there is no Bharat NCAP score. Driver aids are restricted to higher versions, there is no all-wheel drive, and the automatic carries a clear price premium. For comfort and economy, the Creta fits better. For a family covering long distances who ranks ride comfort and diesel economy above tested scores, the Creta remains the more restful SUV.
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Things We Like in Kia Seltos
- Better road presence than the previous gen model.
- Multiple engine and gearbox options on offer.
Things We Like in Hyundai Creta
- The dual 10.25-inch infotainment-and-cluster setup is integrated into a single panel.
- Automatic and DCT variants feature paddle shifters, with multiple drive and traction control modes.
Things We Don't Like in Kia Seltos
- Polarising design, especially at the front.
- No hybrid powertrain currently available.
Things We Don't Like in Hyundai Creta
- The 2022 Global NCAP crash test revealed an unstable bodyshell that remains untested recently.
- The 158 hp turbo-petrol engine is only available with the 7-speed DCT.
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Hyundai Creta, Alcazar and Creta Electric Lounge Edition Launched, Prices Start at Rs 19.21 Lakh
Hyundai has launched the Lounge Edition across the Creta, Alcazar, and Creta Electric in India. The big addition is an 11.6-inch Rear Seat Entertainment System, along with lounge-exclusive interiors and black exterior treatment.
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